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Cracked model house beside a falling red graph symbolising poor HMO standards and the need for a new licensing scheme

Council’s citywide HMO licensing consultation to combat ‘public health crisis’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 7 months ago | 2

A council has unveiled a consultation on a new citywide licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation. Proposals for an...

Couple sitting on a sofa with moving boxes and a cracked divide, representing tenancy changes and HMO risk

Unenforceable HMO mortgage rules?

Author: Readers Question

30th December 2025, 8 months ago | 12

Most lenders on HMOs require that all occupants be on one joint AST, rather than one AST per room. I...

Housing officer completing an inspection checklist during an HMO property visit

Council seeks views on plans to license and inspect all HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th December 2025, 8 months ago | 1

A council has launched a consultation on proposals to introduce additional HMO licensing, which would mean all HMOs in the...

Could a tenant’s boyfriend moving in turn the property into an HMO if they split?

Author: Readers Question

23rd December 2025, 8 months ago | 19

Hello, I’m looking for some advice here. The property is let to a mum and daughter on a single tenancy...

Food waste being placed into a green recycling bin alongside a warning sign about new waste regulations for HMO landlords

HMO landlords warned of fines under new waste regulations

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th December 2025, 9 months ago | 2

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) landlords are being warned they could face a £5,000 fine for poor waste management under...

Wooden house icons with coloured roofs above the word “RULES” relating to new HMO regulations

Council moves to tighten rules on HMOs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

Another council has revealed it is preparing a major clampdown on unregulated Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) amid rising concerns...

Victorian terraced houses in a residential London street affected by new HMO planning controls

London council tightens HMO rules amid rising complaints

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th November 2025, 9 months ago | 0

A London council has revealed a clamp down on the spread of HMOs by bringing under full planning control any...

Two construction figures confused over a revoked approval or licensing issue.

Help with refused HMO licence?

Author: Readers Question

12th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Hi, I have a property in County Durham with a previously granted HMO licence to a leaseholder on a corporate...

The unlicensed HMO that cost a landlord £20,000

Author: Mark Alexander

5th November 2025, 10 months ago | 3

The property was in demand, and rooms let quickly. The landlord thought they were simply maximising space by renting each...

Glowing house symbolising housing data and regulation among dark surrounding homes

Smaller HMOs fly under the radar as councils call for better data

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th November 2025, 10 months ago | 1

A council has warned a lack of data on houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) means it cannot bring in additional...

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HMOs – Do You Need Different Insurance?

Author: Mark Alexander

28th October 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) carry different risks from standard single-lets. Multiple unrelated tenants, higher footfall, more complex fire safety...

Commercial Finance Blog featured image showing buildings, factory, handshake, loan document, calculator, pound sign and growth bars on a teal background.

Development Finance for Landlords – Converting HMOs, Flats and Mixed-Use Properties

Author: Mark Alexander

22nd October 2025, 10 months ago | 1

For landlords looking to add value, development finance is a crucial tool. Whether converting a house into an HMO, redeveloping...

White hard hat on architectural plans symbolizing new housing planning rules.

Councils tighten rules on HMO conversions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Two councils have taken steps to tighten control over Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in their areas. They say they...

BTL Mortgage Blog featured image showing a house, key, calculator, percentage sign and pound coins on a teal background.

Why Specialist Lending Matters: HMO, Holiday Lets, and Semi-Commercial

Author: Mark Alexander

6th October 2025, 11 months ago | 0

Not all buy-to-let properties fit neatly into the category of a single-family rental on a standard assured shorthold tenancy. Many...

Map of UK showing regional HMO property growth and decline trends

Regional disparities emerge as HMO numbers soar in some areas and collapse in others

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st October 2025, 11 months ago | 1

Despite the number of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) growing in England, regional disparities reveal a dramatic decline in certain...

HMO agents offering lucrative five-year contracts to house asylum seekers?

Author: Readers Question

25th September 2025, 11 months ago | 3

There is a question Property1118 members might be able to help with. I am hearing that landlords are being approached...

Row of terraced houses with large blue arrows symbolising decline in HMO availability

HMO stock drops as landlords leave the sector

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd September 2025, 11 months ago | 4

The number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) stock drops by more than half (60%) in some parts of England...

Orange hard hat with question mark on building plans, symbolizing uncertainty about housing regulations

Is my converted property exempt from HMO licensing?

Author: Readers Question

22nd September 2025, 11 months ago | 6

Hi, I bought a converted 3-storey property a few years ago. It was converted into three flats in 1988. A...

Fly-tipped sofa and rubbish symbolising fines and prison risks for landlords.

HMO landlords face huge penalties and prison sentence if they fail to tackle waste disposal

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th September 2025, 12 months ago | 3

A waste disposal expert claims HMO landlords could face £50,000 fines and a prison sentence if they fail to deal...

Landlord reviewing documents with a stamp, considering licensing requirements.

HMO licence application surveyor issue?

Author: Readers Question

9th September 2025, 12 months ago | 2

Hello Everyone, I have a some HMO properties that are shortly due to be subject to additional licensing scheme by...

Two businessmen on coin stacks showing income gap between HMO and non-HMO landlords

HMO landlords earn twice as much as non-HMO landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2025, 12 months ago | 6

HMO landlords are reaping an average gross annual income of £120,283, nearly double the £61,846 earned by their non-HMO counterparts...

Terraced houses with one glowing red property symbolising an unlicensed HMO under council scrutiny.

Council urges public to report unlicensed HMOs in crackdown on landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd August 2025, 1 year ago | 9

A council wants tenants and members of the public to report unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) as part of...

Blue paint with bold text “New Rules” above a row of house silhouettes.

Council under fire over immediate HMO rule change

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

21st August 2025, 1 year ago | 9

A legal expert has accused a council of “abuse of power” over its failure to give prior warning before introducing...

Corrupt landlord imagery symbolising exploitation in the rental housing sector

HMO sector will see a rise in criminal landlords exploiting tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th August 2025, 1 year ago | 4

The scale of unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) across London, revealed in a BBC investigation, could get worse when...

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